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SUDAN-PORT SUDAN-ETHIOPIA-BILATERAL TIES

(240710) -- KHARTOUM, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (R), also general commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), shakes hands with visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Port Sudan, the capital city of the Red Sea State in eastern Sudan on July 9, 2024. Al-Burhan on Tuesday expressed his country's keenness to enhance relations with Ethiopia to serve the interests of both countries and their peoples. TO GO WITH "Sudan stresses keenness to enhance ties with Ethiopia" (Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN encourages peaceful solution to Sudanese conflict: envoy

STORY: UN encourages peaceful solution to Sudanese conflict: envoy SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan welcomes members of the UN delegation (Courtesy of the official website of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RAMTANE LAMAMRA, UN Secretary-General's Envoy to Sudan 3. various of Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Malik Agar, welcomes the UN delegation (Courtesy of the official website of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RAMTANE LAMAMRA, UN Secretary-General's Envoy to Sudan 5. various of the meeting (Courtesy of the official website of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council) STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General's Envoy to Sudan Ramtane Lamamra on Wednesday stressed keenness on encouraging all parties to reach a peaceful solution to the current crisis and providing protection for civilians in Sudan. Lamamra

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Lebanon, Cyprus looking for comprehensive solution to Syrian refugee issue

STORY: Lebanon, Cyprus looking for comprehensive solution to Syrian refugee issue SHOOTING TIME: April 8-9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcoming visiting Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides 2. various of talks STORYLINE: Lebanon and Cyprus emphasized on Monday their keenness to maintain strong ties and preserve security in both countries and the East Mediterranean by finding a comprehensive solution to the Syrian refugee crisis, according to a statement by the Lebanese Council of Ministers. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati agreed to work with the European Union to establish a practical framework for providing the Lebanese government with more aid and giving the displaced Syrians incentives to return to their homeland. The Cypriot president arrived in Lebanon on Monday to discuss ways to solve the Syrian refugee crisis and address its r

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon On Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Petroleum to invest 1.5 bln USD in Egypt for development, exploration activities

STORY: British Petroleum to invest 1.5 bln USD in Egypt for development, exploration activities SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:47 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi meeting with BP Chief Executive Officer Murray Auchincloss (courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Energy giant British Petroleum (BP) planned 1.5-billion-U.S. dollar new investments for development and exploration activities in Egypt, the Egyptian presidency said on Monday. The announcement was made after a meeting in Cairo between Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and BP Chief Executive Officer Murray Auchincloss in Cairo, said the statement. During the meeting, Auchincloss announced that there is a potential for an additional 5 billion U.S. dollars in investments over the coming years, according to the statement. He affirmed BP's keenness on further boosting its investment in the field of oil and gas exploration in Egypt

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Egyptian FM meets Slovenian, Portuguese counterparts to discuss latest developments in Gaza Strip

STORY: Egyptian FM meets Slovenian, Portuguese counterparts to discuss latest developments in Gaza Strip SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:33 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Nile of Egypt (File) 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received on Saturday visiting Portuguese Foreign Minister Joao Cravinho and Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon to discuss the latest developments in the Gaza Strip. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that the joint visit of the two ministers comes within the framework of keenness to coordinate and consult with Egypt to discuss ways of finding a solution to the current crisis in Gaza, putting an end to the ongoing attacks against Palestinian civilians, and working to entering humanitarian and relief aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip. The foreign ministers of Portugal and Slovenia welcomed the humanitarian truce declared in the Gaza Strip, expressing their appreciatio

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Iran keen to protect calm, security in Lebanon: FM

STORY: Iran keen to protect calm, security in Lebanon: FM DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arriving 2. various of Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meeting with Lebanese officials STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Friday stressed Iran's keenness to protect calm and security in Lebanon, calling leaders in the region for a meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza and Lebanon. The Iranian diplomat made the remarks during a press conference in Lebanon's capital Beirut with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib. The Iranian minister also warned that Israel's military operation in Gaza could "ignite a bigger war in the region," calling for a just and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian people. "It is possible to imagine any scenario if the situation in Gaza continues at this pace," said Amir-Abdollahian. For his part, Bou Habib expressed Lebanon's sol

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-IRAN-FM-VISIT

(231014) -- BEIRUT, Oct. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (L) and his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib attend a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 13, 2023. Amir-Abdollahian on Friday stressed Iran's keenness to protect calm and security in Lebanon, calling leaders in the region for a meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza and Lebanon. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-IRAN-FM-VISIT

(231014) -- BEIRUT, Oct. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (L) and his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib attend a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 13, 2023. Amir-Abdollahian on Friday stressed Iran's keenness to protect calm and security in Lebanon, calling leaders in the region for a meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza and Lebanon. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

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Egyptian, Turkish presidents hold historic meeting after decade-long diplomatic boycott

STORY: Egyptian, Turkish presidents hold historic meeting after decade-long diplomatic boycott DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting between Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan (courtesy of Egyptian presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met on Sunday with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the summit of the Group of 20 in New Delhi, India. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, the two leaders stressed the importance of advancing relations between the two countries to resume various mechanisms of bilateral cooperation. They expressed keenness to strengthen regional cooperation, as a solid strategic approach within a framework of mutual respect, common interest, and sincere intentions will contribute to safeguarding security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The two presidents also exchanged

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Egyptian FM, UN envoy discuss developments in Syrian crisis

STORY: Egyptian FM, UN envoy discuss developments in Syrian crisis DATELINE: Aug. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Foreign Affairs Ministry in Cairo 2. Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meeting with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen (file) 3. various of Egypt's Foreign Affairs Ministry in Cairo STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen discussed on Sunday the latest developments in Syria. During a phone conversation, Shoukry and Pedersen discussed the outputs of the first meeting of the Arab Ministerial Liaison Committee on Syria, which was held in Cairo on Aug. 15, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The committee, which was formed by the Arab League (AL), comprises the foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon and the AL chief. The Egyptian minister stressed the committee's keenness to reach a settlement to the Syri

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Egyptian, Syrian FMs discuss Arab efforts to settle Syrian crisis

STORY: Egyptian, Syrian FMs discuss Arab efforts to settle Syrian crisis DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior views of the Foreign Ministry 2. various of the meeting between Egyptian and Syrian foreign ministers 3. various of exterior views of the Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks on Tuesday with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Cairo, where they discussed the ongoing Arab efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis. The talks were held during Mekdad's visit to Cairo to take part in a meeting of the Arab Ministerial Liaison Committee on Syria, said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement. During the meeting, Shoukry stressed the keenness of the Arab committee to resolve "the protracted Syrian crisis" in order to help the Syrian people and preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Syria. For his part, Mekdad updated his Egyptian counterpart on the recent developments in Syria an

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Jordan stresses int'l community's role in protecting Palestinians

STORY: Jordan stresses int'l community's role in protecting Palestinians DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:49 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcome ceremony 2. various of the meeting of the two leaders STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday stressed the importance of the international community's support in protecting the Palestinians, reiterating Jordan's unwavering position towards the Palestinian issue. The king made the remarks at a meeting in Amman with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, where he said Jordan will continue to safeguard Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, under the Hashemite Custodianship, according to a statement by the Royal Hashemite Court. Emphasizing Jordan's full support for the Palestinians to attain their legitimate rights and the establishment of their sovereign and viable state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, he stressed keenness to maintain Arab coordination to support the Palest

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Tunisian president meets Syrian FM to strengthen ties

STORY: Tunisian president meets Syrian FM to strengthen ties DATELINE: April 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian President Kais Saied meeting with visiting Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied met on Tuesday with visiting Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad as the two countries moved to resume diplomatic relations, said a statement released by the Tunisian presidency. "During the meeting, Saied affirmed Tunisia's firm keenness to resume the strong and historical ties of brotherhood and cooperation between Tunisia and Syria," reads the statement. The Tunisian president also highlighted the importance of increasing opportunities and frameworks for bilateral consultation and coordination in various fields, according to the statement. According to a previous statement released by the Tunisian Foreign Ministry, "Mekdad's visit came within the framework of willingness to restore bilateral relations between Sy

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Senior South Sudanese official visits Sudan

STORY: Senior South Sudanese official visits Sudan DATELINE: March 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tut Gatluak's arrival 2. various of the meeting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): TUT GATLUAK, South Sudanese President's Security Adviser 4. various of people shaking hands 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): TUT GATLUAK, South Sudanese President's Security Adviser 6. various of the meeting STORYLINE: South Sudanese President's Security Adviser Tut Gatluak arrived in Khartoum on Tuesday for an official visit to Sudan. Speaking upon arrival at Khartoum airport, Gatluak said his visit comes within the framework of bilateral ties between Khartoum and Juba, voicing South Sudan's keenness to sustain peace and stability in Sudan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): TUT GATLUAK, South Sudanese President's Security Adviser "South Sudan is keen to sustain peace and stability in Sudan as an extension of stability in the Republic of South Sudan." Gatluak stressed that both Sudan and South Sudan

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Libyan minister stresses govt's keenness on welfare of immigrant women

STORY: Libyan minister stresses govt's keenness on welfare of immigrant women DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the visit 2. various of the reception center 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HOURIA TURMAN, Libyan Minister of Women's Affairs STORYLINE: Libyan Minister of Women's Affairs Houria Turman on Wednesday stressed the Libyan government's keenness on the welfare of illegal immigrant women and their children inside the reception centers. Turman made her remarks during a visit to some reception centers for illegal immigrants in the capital Tripoli. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HOURIA TURMAN, Libyan Minister of Women's Affairs "The visit was more than good. We were accompanied by officials from women's support and empowerment offices from all ministries, as well as a psychological support team and human right activists specialized in this issue. Frankly, there is a positive development in the centers. We noticed privacy for women. The idea of the (Illega

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-IRAN-FMS-PRESS CONFERENCE

(230114) -- BEIRUT, Jan. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (L) and his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib attend a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 13, 2023. Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Friday that Iran is fully prepared to help rehabilitate Lebanon's power plants to help it produce energy, the National News Agency reported. For his part, Bou Habib expressed Lebanon's keenness to support stability in Iran, saying his country rejects the interference in other countries' affairs. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-IRAN-FMS-PRESS CONFERENCE

(230114) -- BEIRUT, Jan. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (3L) and his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib (3R) attend a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 13, 2023. Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Friday that Iran is fully prepared to help rehabilitate Lebanon's power plants to help it produce energy, the National News Agency reported. For his part, Bou Habib expressed Lebanon's keenness to support stability in Iran, saying his country rejects the interference in other countries' affairs. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-IRAN-FMS-PRESS CONFERENCE

(230114) -- BEIRUT, Jan. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (L) and his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib attend a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 13, 2023. Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Friday that Iran is fully prepared to help rehabilitate Lebanon's power plants to help it produce energy, the National News Agency reported. For his part, Bou Habib expressed Lebanon's keenness to support stability in Iran, saying his country rejects the interference in other countries' affairs. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

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LEBANON-MARJAYOUN-SPAIN-PM-UNIFIL-SPANISH BATTALION-INSPECTION

(221228) -- MARJAYOUN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (1st L) inspects Spanish peacekeepers at "Miguel de Cervantes" base in Marjayoun, southern Lebanon, on Dec. 28, 2022. Sanchez on Wednesday affirmed his country's keenness to support the work of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the National News Agency reported. (Xinhua)

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LEBANON-MARJAYOUN-SPAIN-PM-UNIFIL-SPANISH BATTALION-INSPECTION

(221228) -- MARJAYOUN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (Front) addresses Spanish peacekeepers at "Miguel de Cervantes" base in Marjayoun, southern Lebanon, on Dec. 28, 2022. Sanchez on Wednesday affirmed his country's keenness to support the work of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the National News Agency reported. (Xinhua)

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Jordan, Sweden discuss boosting ties, Mideast developments

STORY: Jordan, Sweden discuss boosting ties, Mideast developments DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Jordan and Sweden on Tuesday discussed means to boost bilateral ties in various areas and the Middle East developments during the visit of the Swedish king, according to a statement by the Jordanian royal court. During the talks, King Abdullah II of Jordan and King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, who is visiting along with his Queen Silvia, both expressed keenness to boost ties and coordination between the two countries on various issues of mutual concern. The Jordanian king highlighted the importance of cooperation in the environment, expressing appreciation for Sweden's support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and countries that host Palestinian refugees. The Swedish king also voiced keenness to enhance ties with Jordan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (X

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Jordanian king calls for continued Palestinian-Jordanian coordination

STORY: Jordanian king calls for continued Palestinian-Jordanian coordination DATELINE: July 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcoming ceremony 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan on Sunday underlined the necessity to step up coordination between Jordan and Palestine, especially ahead of the UN General Assembly sessions in September, according to a royal statement. The king made the remakes during a meeting with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman, where he underscored the kingdom's keenness to reaffirm the centrality of the Palestinian cause in the international community. Reiterating Jordan's full support of the Palestinian issue, he stressed the importance of keeping the Palestinians involved in regional projects. The king renewed Jordan's commitment to helping the Palestinians obtain their legitimate rights. The Palestinian president commended Jordan's efforts to create a political framework to res

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Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss ties, economic cooperation

STORY: Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss ties, economic cooperation DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of King Abdullah II of Jordan welcoming visiting Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan held talks Tuesday with visiting Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on ways to foster ties and economic cooperation. The king and the Saudi crown prince stressed the historic ties between the two countries and voiced keenness to strengthen them at all levels. They also talked about ways to enhance economic cooperation and Saudi Arabia's possible investment in Jordan. The Jordanian king stressed Saudi Arabia's key role in supporting Arab and Islamic causes, highlighted its efforts for achieving peace, and affirmed Jordan's full support for Saudi Arabia. The Saudi crown prince said that Saudi Arabia is

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Jordanian, Georgian FMs discuss ways to boost ties, cooperation

STORY: Jordanian, Georgian FMs discuss ways to boost ties, cooperation DATELINE: May 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Top diplomats from Jordan and Georgia held talks in Amman on Sunday, discussing means to foster bilateral relations and expand cooperation. During the meeting, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his Georgian counterpart Ilia Darchiashvili expressed the keenness to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation, especially in the fields of the economy, culture, education, defense, agriculture, and tourism, according to a statement by the Jordanian Foreign Ministry. The two sides also called for direct flights between the two capitals -- Amman and Tbilisi -- to promote tourism in the near future, the statement said. Discussions also covered regional and international developments, mainly the Palestinian cause and efforts exerted to resolve the current crises. The Georgian minister expressed

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Jordanian, Austrian FMs discuss ties, efforts for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

STORY: Jordanian, Austrian FMs discuss ties, efforts for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks DATELINE: April 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the meeting 2 various of the press conference STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday discussed with his visiting Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg the joint efforts to push for Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and bolster the bilateral ties. The two ministers looked into ways to enhance cooperation and discussed regional and international developments, topped with the Palestinian cause and efforts for de-escalation in Jerusalem, said the Jordanian Foreign Ministry in a statement. Safadi said that maintaining calm and ending the tension is a top priority for all, which could be achieved by Israel's respect for the historical and legal status quo of Jerusalem's Islamic and Christian holy sites. The two ministers stressed keenness on advancing mutual cooperation while signing